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Just read about what is really in cat food
I just read a book called "Food Pets Die For" and it is horrifying!!!
This woman did an extensive study about the ingredients which go into cat and dog food. Almost all of the major brands include euthanized cats and dogs in their formula, as well as all of the spoiled and diseased parts of animals which are not fit for human consumption. In some cases, the protein ingredients in cat food are actually heat treated feathers and hair, and sometimes heat treated fecal matter. There is even road kill in some cat food. Some brands, including Iams, Eukanuba, and Science Diet, fund cruel animal experiments on cats and dogs at universities. They give to good causes as well, but, wow... Some of the pet food companies which have healthier ingredients are Petguard, Natura, and some others (cant remember) |
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I've been buying Wellness brand canned food for Brio. It's the only brand
I've ever seen that says it contains human grade meats. "kate" wrote in message om... I just read a book called "Food Pets Die For" and it is horrifying!!! This woman did an extensive study about the ingredients which go into cat and dog food. Almost all of the major brands include euthanized cats and dogs in their formula, as well as all of the spoiled and diseased parts of animals which are not fit for human consumption. In some cases, the protein ingredients in cat food are actually heat treated feathers and hair, and sometimes heat treated fecal matter. There is even road kill in some cat food. Some brands, including Iams, Eukanuba, and Science Diet, fund cruel animal experiments on cats and dogs at universities. They give to good causes as well, but, wow... Some of the pet food companies which have healthier ingredients are Petguard, Natura, and some others (cant remember) |
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Think of the birds, mice, whatever cats will eat. Human grade? ;-)
Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon "Kim" wrote in message le.rogers.com... I've been buying Wellness brand canned food for Brio. It's the only brand I've ever seen that says it contains human grade meats. "kate" wrote in message om... I just read a book called "Food Pets Die For" and it is horrifying!!! This woman did an extensive study about the ingredients which go into cat and dog food. Almost all of the major brands include euthanized cats and dogs in their formula, as well as all of the spoiled and diseased parts of animals which are not fit for human consumption. In some cases, the protein ingredients in cat food are actually heat treated feathers and hair, and sometimes heat treated fecal matter. There is even road kill in some cat food. Some brands, including Iams, Eukanuba, and Science Diet, fund cruel animal experiments on cats and dogs at universities. They give to good causes as well, but, wow... Some of the pet food companies which have healthier ingredients are Petguard, Natura, and some others (cant remember) |
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Think of the birds, mice, whatever cats will eat. Human grade? ;-)
Cathy -- "Staccato signals of constant information..." ("The Boy in the Bubble") Paul Simon "Kim" wrote in message le.rogers.com... I've been buying Wellness brand canned food for Brio. It's the only brand I've ever seen that says it contains human grade meats. "kate" wrote in message om... I just read a book called "Food Pets Die For" and it is horrifying!!! This woman did an extensive study about the ingredients which go into cat and dog food. Almost all of the major brands include euthanized cats and dogs in their formula, as well as all of the spoiled and diseased parts of animals which are not fit for human consumption. In some cases, the protein ingredients in cat food are actually heat treated feathers and hair, and sometimes heat treated fecal matter. There is even road kill in some cat food. Some brands, including Iams, Eukanuba, and Science Diet, fund cruel animal experiments on cats and dogs at universities. They give to good causes as well, but, wow... Some of the pet food companies which have healthier ingredients are Petguard, Natura, and some others (cant remember) |
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"Kim" wrote in message ble.rogers.com...
I've been buying Wellness brand canned food for Brio. It's the only brand I've ever seen that says it contains human grade meats. You should be aware that the term "Human Grade" means absoutely NOTHING under law. In fact it has been so misused by various companies that the term is being considered for legislation to stop the misuse of the term and the deception of consumers. Companies used the term "organic" then the law stepped in and made them actually be organic - now there are no companies using the term organic- wonder why? Then came "All Natural" and the law stepped in and made them actually be "All Natural" what happened to all those hundreds of companies claiming to be "All Natural" they moved on to... "Holistic" and "Human Grade" - another meaningless term with absolutely no teeth whatsoever. I could market used crankcase oil and sewage and call it holistic and human grade it would mean nothing. When "human grade" gets smacked by the law, these same companies will move on to other terms that have no meaning at all but fool consumers everyday. There ought to be a pool for the next meaningless term to be created by a fanciful marketing department. |
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I'd have to disagree with Steve. Some companies *do* use human grade
ingredients. Ingredients that are inspected and past as "fit for human consumption." One company that I know of actually produces their product in USDA kitchens and as you are aware these facilities only produce foods that are fit for human consumption. May I ask Steve what "law" stepped in and made them change the wording? The only regulations that I am aware of within the pet food industry are those that govern the labeling text. As far as the ingredients used, anything is fair game. The AAFCO sets guidelines and it is up to each state to adopt these guidelines. In reading the "ingredient definitions" which the AAFCO lists, I'd be a little concerned. "hydrolyzed hair," hydrolyzed poultry feathers," Spray dried animal blood," "dehydrated garbage," "dried ruminant waste," "dried swine waste," and the list goes on. Dr. David Dzanis, formerly with the CVM, advised that these ingredient definitions applied both to livestock feed and pet food. The CVM regulates labeling text and drugs used in pet foods, nothing more. If you are purchasing a product containing meat meal ask the company if they actual test the raw materials to ascertain the sources of protein. Companies claim that their foods contain no euthanized companion animals. They ask that the rendering plants sign a document that states there are no dogs and cats in the raw material. Unless the pet food companies actually test the raw material the document is not worth the paper it is written on. Ann You should be aware that the term "Human Grade" means absoutely NOTHING under law. In fact it has been so misused by various companies that the term is being considered for legislation to stop the misuse of the term and the deception of consumers. Companies used the term "organic" then the law stepped in and made them actually be organic - now there are no companies using the term organic- wonder why? Then came "All Natural" and the law stepped in and made them actually be "All Natural" what happened to all those hundreds of companies claiming to be "All Natural" they moved on to... "Holistic" and "Human Grade" - another meaningless term with absolutely no teeth whatsoever. I could market used crankcase oil and sewage and call it holistic and human grade it would mean nothing. When "human grade" gets smacked by the law, these same companies will move on to other terms that have no meaning at all but fool consumers everyday. There ought to be a pool for the next meaningless term to be created by a fanciful marketing department. |
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I'd have to disagree with Steve. Some companies *do* use human grade
ingredients. Ingredients that are inspected and past as "fit for human consumption." One company that I know of actually produces their product in USDA kitchens and as you are aware these facilities only produce foods that are fit for human consumption. May I ask Steve what "law" stepped in and made them change the wording? The only regulations that I am aware of within the pet food industry are those that govern the labeling text. As far as the ingredients used, anything is fair game. The AAFCO sets guidelines and it is up to each state to adopt these guidelines. In reading the "ingredient definitions" which the AAFCO lists, I'd be a little concerned. "hydrolyzed hair," hydrolyzed poultry feathers," Spray dried animal blood," "dehydrated garbage," "dried ruminant waste," "dried swine waste," and the list goes on. Dr. David Dzanis, formerly with the CVM, advised that these ingredient definitions applied both to livestock feed and pet food. The CVM regulates labeling text and drugs used in pet foods, nothing more. If you are purchasing a product containing meat meal ask the company if they actual test the raw materials to ascertain the sources of protein. Companies claim that their foods contain no euthanized companion animals. They ask that the rendering plants sign a document that states there are no dogs and cats in the raw material. Unless the pet food companies actually test the raw material the document is not worth the paper it is written on. Ann You should be aware that the term "Human Grade" means absoutely NOTHING under law. In fact it has been so misused by various companies that the term is being considered for legislation to stop the misuse of the term and the deception of consumers. Companies used the term "organic" then the law stepped in and made them actually be organic - now there are no companies using the term organic- wonder why? Then came "All Natural" and the law stepped in and made them actually be "All Natural" what happened to all those hundreds of companies claiming to be "All Natural" they moved on to... "Holistic" and "Human Grade" - another meaningless term with absolutely no teeth whatsoever. I could market used crankcase oil and sewage and call it holistic and human grade it would mean nothing. When "human grade" gets smacked by the law, these same companies will move on to other terms that have no meaning at all but fool consumers everyday. There ought to be a pool for the next meaningless term to be created by a fanciful marketing department. |
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"Kim" wrote in message ble.rogers.com...
I've been buying Wellness brand canned food for Brio. It's the only brand I've ever seen that says it contains human grade meats. You should be aware that the term "Human Grade" means absoutely NOTHING under law. In fact it has been so misused by various companies that the term is being considered for legislation to stop the misuse of the term and the deception of consumers. Companies used the term "organic" then the law stepped in and made them actually be organic - now there are no companies using the term organic- wonder why? Then came "All Natural" and the law stepped in and made them actually be "All Natural" what happened to all those hundreds of companies claiming to be "All Natural" they moved on to... "Holistic" and "Human Grade" - another meaningless term with absolutely no teeth whatsoever. I could market used crankcase oil and sewage and call it holistic and human grade it would mean nothing. When "human grade" gets smacked by the law, these same companies will move on to other terms that have no meaning at all but fool consumers everyday. There ought to be a pool for the next meaningless term to be created by a fanciful marketing department. |
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